UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 10, 2018
PORTER BANCORP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Kentucky | 001-33033 | 61-1142247 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | (Commission File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
2500 Eastpoint Parkway, Louisville, Kentucky, 40223
(Address of principal executive offices)
(502) 499-4800
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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ITEM 8.01. OTHER EVENTS
On April 11, 2018, Porter Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) was notified by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (the “Reserve Bank”) that the Written Agreement dated September 21, 2011 between the Company and the Reserve Bank was terminated on April 10, 2018.
Pursuant to the Written Agreement, among other things, the Company had committed to pay no dividends and no interest or principal on subordinated debentures or trust preferred securities without prior written approval of the Reserve Bank.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Date: April 12, 2018 | Porter Bancorp, Inc. |
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| | By: | /s/ Phillip W. Barnhouse |
| | | Phillip W. Barnhouse |
| | | Chief Financial Officer |
